It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam. This crisp winter air is full of it.
READERS...
DUE TO OUR WEBSITE BEING HACKED LAST WEEK, WE HAD TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE THE CALENDAR THAT HAD EVENTS AND HOLIDAYS POSTED. HOPEFULLY, WE'LL HAVE IT BACK SOON.
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
PAT ZEIGLER, EDITOR
NOTICE OF VACANCY
A vacancy has opened on the Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees. If anyone is interested in being considered for appointment to fill this term of office, which expires in December, 2018, please submit a written application to the Village Clerk, sealed and marked "Trustee Application" by February 6th at 10:00 AM. These applications will be considered by the Board of Trustees at the regularly scheduled Board meeting, February 9, 2016 at 7:00 PM.
Posted: Village of Murray Town Hall, Murray Post Office, Murray State Bank
MURRAY FREEDOM FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2016
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
CONESTOGA ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA
104 E. HIGH ST.
MURRAY, NE
'FREE-WILL' DONATION
Proceeds of this event will be used for this year's 4th of July
FREEDOM FESTIVAL in Murray.
Your donation is tax-deductible!
www.murrayfreedomfestivalne.com
or
'Like' us on Facebook at
Murray Freedom Festival!
ATTENTION, A MESSAGE from the
EASTER BUNNY~
Due to the dissolution of the Murray-Beaver Lake Lions Club, (former sponsors of the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Murray), the hunt is now on for a group, or individual, who would like to host the egg hunt this spring. It would really help me out a lot and it would make all the little kids so happy!
If you are a member of a civic group or organization, such as Scouts or any other group, please take this into consideration at your next meeting. For more information, send an email to the Editor@MurrayNebraska.com. She's helping me out, since I can't write very well with my little furry paws!
Thanks!
BIG NEWS!
The MURRAY FREEDOM FESTIVAL is now registered with the State of Nebraska and the IRS as being a 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT CORPORATION!! The generosity and hard work of our volunteers all working together made this happen in just a couple of months. This annual 4th of July celebration in Murray wouldn't be possible without friends working together for the common good. Let's keep it going! Donations given to the Freedom Festival are now tax-deductible!
It's funny when someone says, 'I don't know our plans for the 4th yet...it's so far away'. Well, if you would just say, 'I'll be in Murray for the Freedom Festival', then you DO have a plan! Don't procrastinate...MARK YOUR NEW CALENDARS for the FIRST TUESDAY of EVERY MONTH when volunteers meet at Murray's Town Hall at 7 p.m. to plan and organize the celebration. (In June there will be an extra meeting or two as the big day gets closer.) EVERYONE'S welcome to join in and share their suggestions and ideas. You don't have to be a Murray resident.
The next meeting will be February 2nd. Hope to see you there!
Visit our website at
www.MurrayFreedomFestivalNE.com
OR
'Like' us on Facebook at Murray Freedom Festival!
On Jan. 13, 2016 Governor Pete Ricketts signed a proclamation honoring 2016 One Book One Nebraska: The Meaning of Names by Karen Shoemaker, of Lincoln. In this year people across Nebraska are encouraged to read this Nebraska-set novel with a World War I backdrop. The Meaning of Names follows a German-American woman trying to raise a family in the heartland and keep them safe from the effects of war and the influenza panic, as well as from violence and prejudice. Karen Shoemaker, author of The Meaning of Names, presented the governor with a copy of the book.
Photos of the proclamation-signing ceremony are available at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/librarycommission/albums/72157663407721711
The One Book One Nebraska reading program, sponsored by the Nebraska Center for the Book, Nebraska Library Commission, and Humanities Nebraska is entering its twelfth year. It encourages Nebraskans across the state to read and discuss one book, chosen from books written by Nebraska authors or that have a Nebraska theme or setting. Libraries across Nebraska will join other literary and cultural organizations in planning book discussions, activities, and events to encourage Nebraskans to read and discuss this book. Support materials to assist with local reading/discussion activities are available at http://onebook.nebraska.gov. Updates and activity listings will be posted there and on http://www.facebook.com/onebookonenebraska.
The Nebraska Center for the Book is housed at the Nebraska Library Commission and brings together the state's readers, writers, booksellers, librarians, publishers, printers, educators, and scholars to build the community of the book, supporting programs to celebrate and stimulate public interest in books, reading, and the written word. The Nebraska Center for the Book is supported by the Nebraska Library Commission.
As Nebraska's state library agency, the Nebraska Library Commission is an advocate for the library and information needs of all Nebraskans. The mission of the Library Commission is statewide promotion, development, and coordination of library and information services-"bringing together people and information."
###
The most up-to-date news releases from the Nebraska Library Commission are always available on the Library Commission Website, http://nlc.nebraska.gov/publications/newsreleases.
Saturday, February 27, 2016
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
You may also donate at Gofundme.com/RevItUp
Lofte's Successful Toy Drive
for Nebraska Children's Home Society!
The Lofte would like to thank everyone who participated in the cooperative toy drive with Fat Brain Toys that benefitted the Nebraska Children's Home Society. Together we donated nearly 100 toys to this worthy organization! The toy drive took place during the three-week run of the play, "Dear Santa." As nearly 30 children were in the cast of the show, the Lofte thought it only appropriate that a Christmas charity activity benefitting needy kids be part of the production.
The NCHS provides pregnancy, parenting and adoption services as well as foster care, teen parenting services and early childhood programming. Founded in 1981 this non-profit organization works for the greater good of children and families in our state.
The winner of the $200 gift certificate to Fat Brain Toys was Mindy Kleven! Mindy has taught math to 6th, 7th and 8th graders at Louisville Public Schools for the past eight years. She has a thirteen-month old son, Noah. "The gift certificate will probably go towards purchasing toys/games for my son and for my classroom." Mindy took part in the toy drive via the state champion one-act play cast from Louisville. "My husband and I wanted to help local children as well as support our amazing one-act program." While she hasn't yet attended a Lofte production, she hopes to very soon.
Thank you all of those who helped to make this toy drive a success. Also thank you to our new sponsor, Fat Brain Toys for coming up with this clever idea to not only promote the Lofte, but do some good at the same time. Finally, we thank Nebraska Children's Home Society for their good works and wish them luck with their programs in the future.
MY NEIGHBOR'S CLOSET THRIFT STORE'S
JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE!
FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS through the month of January.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Plattsmouth, NE
SCHOOLHOUSE CELTIC FIDDLING CAMP
The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be hosting a special "Schoolhouse Celtic Fiddling Camp", for fiddlers, violists, mandolinists, guitarists, and ukulele players. Music from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales will be featured. The sessions will be led by championship fiddler and author, Deborah Greenblatt. Each participant will receive a copy of Deborah's latest publication, the Celtic Fiddler's Song Book.
The camp will be on Wednesday, March 9 - Friday, March 11, from 9 AM to 1 PM. You can sign up for 1 day, or 2 days, or all 3 days.
On Wednesday, participants will be mostly reading tunes, using sheet music in standard notation. We'll be learning melodies, harmonies, and chords. You will be improving your sight reading, and experiencing fiddling fun.
On Thursday, we will be mostly playing tunes by ear, so feel free to bring your recording gadgets. Sheet music versions of the tunes will be provided for you by the end of the day, just in case your ears need the help.
On Friday, we will be mostly jamming, modulating, singing, dancing, experimenting, sharing, and playing fiddle related instruments.
One day: $60.00
Two days: $110.00 ($55 per day)
Three days: $150.00 fee for 3 days. ($50 per day)
For more information, and to register, click on the following link:
http://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddle_camp_signup-celtic.shtml
Enrollment for the "Schoolhouse Celtic Fiddling Camp" is limited. If you have any questions, please e-mail Deborah, debby@greenblattanseay.com.
ARE YOU 55+
and
LOOKING FOR PART-TIME WORK?
The following is an employment opportunity available to older adults in Cass County.
Experience Works is a national, non-profit organization funded by the US Dept of Labor to administer the Senior Community Service Employment Program, which assists people 55 and older in getting updated training to assist in returning to the workforce. This is a federally funded program and offers a no-cost employment service to older adults who qualify. Once accepted into the program, individuals are placed in a training site in or near their community, where they gain on the job experience while working 20-21 hours/week at $8/hour. We also help with skill assessments, computer training, resumes, cover letters, job search, etc. The goal is that through the training and job search assistance we gain help older adults gain good jobs in or around their communities.
Nebraska Tollfree Number: 1-877-314-7526
www.KeepCassCountyBeautiful.org
Community Sustaining Sponsors 2016
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
2016 Community Sustaining Sponsor
HOW TO SUBMIT ARTICLES TO THIS NEWSLETTER...
Below is a list of categories that we are happy to post, (at NO COST to you!), in the weekly Murray online newsletter:
That's right! These are all items that can appear FREE of CHARGE in each Wednesday's Murray Newsletter and/or Calendar! All YOU have to do is send the information to us - it's that simple!
DEADLINE for submissions to each week's Wednesday Newsletter is NO LATER THAN NOON on the prior MONDAY.
There are 3 ways you can submit your articles:
1) You may call your information to 402-235-2926 and leave a voice mail with your name and phone number.
2) Email your story with your name, contact info and story, (in plain text) to: Editor@MurrayNebraska.com.
Send photos ONLY in .jpg format, no larger than 450 pixels wide to the e-address above with your story in plain text.
3) Send items via the U.S. postal service to: Editor, MurrayNebraska.com, 201 N How Ave, Murray, NE, 68409-8403. (When mailing items you'd like to get back, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.)
Remember to include 'who, what, when, where and why', along with any other helpful details, such as a contact person and phone.
DO NOT SEND 'ZIP' FILES!
Again, you must have your name and contact information included with the information.
Thanks for helping to keep YOUR Murray Newsletter fresh and up-to-date!
**********
SUBSCRIBE to the MURRAY NEWSLETTER...
We're glad you're enjoying reading the FREE Murray Newsletter! Would you like to automatically receive it every week?
At the top of the 'Home' page, just slide your mouse over the 'WHAT'S NEW' tab. When the drop-down menu appears with 'NEWSLETTER', slide the mouse to the right to 'SUBSCRIBE to NEWSLETTER', then fill in your e-address.
It's absolutely FREE and no need to worry...we won't sell or distribute your address to anyone!